Tests 80 · 1 test Owners 59 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Dunlop Blue Response TG vs Michelin Primacy 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 11 road tests and 5 + 2,709 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 5 is ahead, 82–68
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Tests 84 · 11 tests Owners 83 · 2,709 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
“So apparently Michelin Primacy 5 has been released in Australia - not in all sizes. My tyre size 235/40R19 won't be available until April 2026 - omg lol. I told them to take that size out of the website. Talk about slow rollout considering its been out in Asia for a few months.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Primacy 5 +778Why this score
Source Blue Response TG Primacy 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 10 tests 79 77 Reviews found online 59 79 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 94% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 99% Blue Response TG: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 59.1 = 71
Primacy 5: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 79.1 = 78
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74
Wet
Primacy 5 +1084Why this score
Source Blue Response TG Primacy 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests 82 82 Reviews found online 62 86 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 90% 92% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 100% 100% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 97% 91% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 98% Blue Response TG: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 62.2 = 74
Primacy 5: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 86.1 = 84
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59
Comfort
Primacy 5 +2887Why this score
Source Blue Response TG Primacy 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 99 Reviews found online 55 80 Blue Response TG: 40% × 66.3 (est.) + 60% × 54.7 = 59
Primacy 5: 40% × 98.6 + 60% × 79.6 = 87
No road tests of comfort for Blue Response TG. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Noise
Primacy 5 +272Why this score
Source Blue Response TG Primacy 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests 72 75 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 100% 100% Blue Response TG: 60% × 72 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 70
Primacy 5: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for Blue Response TG or Primacy 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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61
Treadwear
Primacy 5 +2889Why this score
Source Blue Response TG Primacy 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 91 Reviews found online 58 86 Blue Response TG: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 58 = 61
Primacy 5: 60% × 90.8 + 40% × 85.8 = 89
No road tests of treadwear for Blue Response TG. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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56
Handling (owners)
Primacy 5 +2379Why this score
Source Blue Response TG Primacy 5 Reviews found online 56 79 -
54
Efficiency
Primacy 5 +3892Why this score
Source Blue Response TG Primacy 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests 54 92 Energy Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 89% 95% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 69% 81%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Blue Response TG | Michelin Primacy 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 82 |
| Dry | 71 | 78 |
| Wet | 74 | 84 |
| Comfort | 59 | 87 |
| Noise | 70 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 89 |
| Handling (owners) | 56 | 79 |
| Efficiency | 54 | 92 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blue Response TG
82
/ 100
Primacy 5
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Dunlop Blue Response TG finished ahead 2 times and Michelin Primacy 5 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blue Response TG | Primacy 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 94% | +6.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 99% | +1.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% | 92% | −2.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 100% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 91% | +6.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% | 96% | +4.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% | 98% | +2.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Noise | Noise | 100% | 100% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Energy Consumption | Efficiency | 89% | 95% | −6.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 69% | 81% | −12.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test · 195/55 R 16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/8 | #3/8 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Motor Und Sport Summer Tire Test R17 · 195/55R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blue Response TG
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Primacy 5
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smooth absorption of road imperfections
- Significantly reduced road noise on smooth asphalt and general highway cruising
- Strong wet weather performance with high resistance to aquaplaning
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can result in less direct steering response and reduced dry handling precision compared to sportier alternatives
- Some users report loud resonance and increased vibration on rough or poor asphalt surfaces
- Occasional wheel-spin or reduced initial bite during aggressive acceleration from a standstill
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Dunlop Blue Response TG
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Primacy 5
Community sentiment for the Michelin Primacy 5 is broadly positive, with drivers consistently praising its low cabin noise, smooth ride comfort, and stable wet performance. However, some users report mixed experiences, noting surprisingly harsh ride quality, faster-than-expected tread wear, or limited initial size availability in certain markets.
r/CarsPH
·1 upvote ·2026-06-25
“The Primacy 5 is one of the best touring tires available. Road noise and comfort are good, wet and dry grip are great. Try mo Megabatz sa bandang Anonas, or All Tires Center sa Autocomplex Libis. Maganda prices nila pareho when I was canvassing a few months back. Ended up getting from All Tires since mas malapit kahit mas mataas konti.”
r/TyreReviews
·3 upvotes ·2026-06-04
“Primacy 5 205/55 R16, harsh ride compared to continental premium contact 7. Continental absorbed bumps better, and it sounded better, it was a muffled sound in suspension, Michelin feels like matador I drove before. Also, I'm almost at 10k km done with these Michelin's and I'm already down to 5mm in front. Very disappointed, I got them instead of premium contact 7 ( that I absolutely loved ) because it should last more than continental, but they wear very fast and I got no grip at all.”
r/AutomobileRO
·2 upvotes ·2025-09-22
“Am avut primacy 4 pe o electrica. Destul de dezamagit de faptul ca dupa ~ 28.000 km s-au tocit rau de au ajuns cam la 3 mm. Placute la condus, silentioase, dar nu cele mai aderente. Pilot sport 4 pe aceiasi electrica cu primacy 4. Huruie de te doare capul. Aderenta nu o simt neaparat wow fata de primacy 4. Nu le mai suport si abia astept sa le trec pe iarna, oricum asta fiind ultima incaltare cu ele. Pe o termica am primacy 5, si sunt cele mai ok din experienta mea. Cele mai silentioase si aderente din cele 3. Dupa 20.000 km uzura a scazut cam cu 1 mm. Recomandarea mea e sa alegi primacy 5 fara ezitare.”
Top themes
#low cabin noise#ride comfort and smoothness#tread life and wear#wet grip performance#Primacy 5 vs Pilot Sport 5#comparison with Continental PC7
Based on 63 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Blue Response TG | B · Michelin Primacy 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 86 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Dunlop Blue Response TG
82
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 5
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5 — better efficiency, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score. Dunlop Blue Response TG rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 5 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Primacy 5 scores 92 vs 54 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Primacy 5 scores 87 vs 59 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 5 scores 89 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Primacy 5 scores 79 vs 56 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop Blue Response TG
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 5
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Blue Response TG or Primacy 5?
Which is better in the wet, Blue Response TG or Primacy 5?
Michelin Primacy 5, 84 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blue Response TG or Primacy 5?
Michelin Primacy 5, 78 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Blue Response TG or Primacy 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Blue Response TG or Primacy 5?
Michelin Primacy 5, 87 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blue Response TG or Primacy 5?
Michelin Primacy 5, 89 vs 61 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blue Response TG or Primacy 5?
Michelin Primacy 5, 92 vs 54 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology